Property Conveyancing LAW3424

Course Code and Name

LAW3424 Property Conveyancing

Assessment Item Number and Name

Assessment #1

Assessment Item Type

Essay

Length

1500 words and 5-minute oral presentation/discussion

Marks and Weighting

Marks out of 30; Weighting as a 30% of 100%

Assessed Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 1, 3-5

1. Demonstrate an understanding [explain and apply] of a coherent body of knowledge relevant to [property conveyancing law], and underlying principles and concepts; and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise [in this area] (PO1/TLO1).

2. Not assessed.

3. Identify and articulate legal issues [relevant to property conveyancing law]; [comprehend legal and other materials]; apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal issues; engage in critical analysis and make a reasoned choice amongst alternatives and think creatively in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses (PO3/TLO3).

4. Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research [in an ethical manner], evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues (PO4/TLO4).

5. Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences, and collaborate effectively (PO5/TLO5).

Rationale

Assessment #1 provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate engagement with the law (common law, statute, and equity) applying to land contracts in Queensland. Students will develop skills of legal analysis and written communication in the context of the legal principles and practice of land dealings in Queensland.

Task Instructions

Essay:

For submission in week 4 of the trimester, engage with the course materials and undertake some research to write an essay; that is, in the form of a possible submission to the Conveyancing and Property section of the Australian Law Journal.

The topic of the essay is , An equitable interest as an interest in section 188 of the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld): a demonstration of the interaction between the rules of law, principles of equity, requirements of statute, and between legal, equitable and statutory remedies.

Students should ensure their essay engages with LAW342 course content, including clear references to, and examination of, legislation, equity, and case law, as relevant.

Oral presentation/discussion:

Schedule and attend an individual, five-minute session to discuss your essay with the Course Coordinator. Scheduling is via the Calendly link in the Assessment #1 section of Studydesk (available at the commencement of week 3). Note that, consistent with the UniSQ Assessment Policy, limited changes are possible once a session is scheduled. Changes should be arranged, as soon as practicable, via email to the Course Coordinator, at julie.copley@unisq.edu.au. Note also that students who do not attend an oral presentation/discussion session will not achieve a passing mark for this assessment, even if a written essay has been submitted.

Acceptable AI Use Level

For this Assessment Item, acceptable AI use is set at:

Level 2: AI Enhanced Research and Drafting

Description: Students may use Artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the initial stage of their Assessment Items. This may include generating ideas, conducting preliminary research, and creating draft outlines.

Additional Information Required: Provide a brief description (approximately 100 words) at the beginning of the assessment outlining how AI was used in the research and drafting process, including specific tools and the prompts you have used. Save copies of your drafts and content before/after AI was used, along with downloads of AI generated content, to produce upon request.

Academic Integrity

Students should be familiar with, and abide by, UniSQs policy on Academic Integrity and the definition of Academic Misconduct. Penalties apply to students found to have breached these policies and procedures. Please ensure you have completed the mandatory Academic Integrity training and have familiarised yourself with Academic Integrity at UniSQ.

Relevant Information and Resources

Write and speak in plain English sentences. Write with appropriate use of punctuation and grammar, as well as accurate spelling.

Ensure that your essay is well-structured, with use of headings, and a clear, coherent and well-developed argument. See, eg, Part D of Academic Success in the Course Readings.

Referencing and citations are to be consistent with AGLC. Refer to the Australian Law Journal referencing and citations as an example also.

Oral communication is to conform with the School of Law and Justice Good Communication Guide.

Assessment Marking Criteria

Knowledge and comprehension: 10 marks / Legal reasoning: 10 marks / Research and synthesis: 5 marks / Communication and referencing: 5 marks.)

Refer to the Rubric / Marking Guide / OSCE for this Assessment Item below.

Submission Information

The essay is to be submitted via the Assessment #1 portal on the Assessment section of the LAW3424 Studydesk. It is to be submitted as a PDF document.

Do NOT include a coversheet or title page.

Turnitin has been enabled so that students can check for similarity matching prior to the due date. Students can make amendments to ensure appropriate referencing and compliance with acceptable Academic Integrity standards.

If internet or other difficulties prevent submission, the essay must be emailed in a PDF document to the Course Coordinator, at julie.copley@unisq.edu.au. The email must be received by the Course Coordinator as soon as practicable after the due date and time, and must be accompanied by an explanation (including screenshots, as relevant) for the failure to submit by the deadline.

Return of Assessment Items and Feedback for Learning

Feedback and marks will be returned as soon as practicable. It is anticipated that will be within 15 UniSQ business days. They will be made available via the Assessment #1 portal.

Students should consider use that can be made of the written feedback to deepen learning in LAW3424.

Extensions and Penalties for Late Submission

Information on extensions can be found here here, and late penalties here.

As noted above, there is limited scope for oral assessments.

Criterion

HD 25.5- 30

D 22.5- 25

C 19.5- 22

P 15- 19

F 0- 14

Knowledge and understanding /10

Explained, applied and evaluated knowledge relevant to Queensland property conveyancing law etc to an excellent standard

Explained, applied and evaluated knowledge relevant to Queensland property conveyancing law etc to a good standard

Explained, and attempted to apply elements of the knowledge relevant to Queensland property conveyancing law etc

Explained, applied and evaluated knowledge relevant to Queensland property conveyancing law etc to a pass standard

Failed to adequately explain, apply and evaluate knowledge relevant to Queensland property conveyancing law etc

Thinking (analytical and critical thinking) /10

Identified/articulated relevant legal issues, applied legal reasoning, critical analysis, and thought creatively to an excellent standard

Identified/articulated relevant legal issues, applied legal reasoning, critical analysis, and thought creatively to a good standard

Identified/articulated some relevant legal issues, applied legal reasoning, critical analysis, and some creative thinking to a general standard

Identified/articulated relevant legal issues, applied legal reasoning, critical analysis, and thought creatively to a pass standard

Failed to identify/articulate relevant legal issues, apply legal reasoning, engaged in critical analysis, and to think creatively

Research /5

Demonstrated to an excellent standard the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research in an ethical manner, evaluated and synthesised factual, legal and policy issues

Demonstrated to a good standard the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research in an ethical manner, evaluated and synthesised factual, legal and policy issues

Demonstrated some of the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research in an ethical manner, some evaluation and synthesis of factual, legal and policy issues

Demonstrated to a pass standard the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research in an ethical manner, evaluated and synthesised factual, legal and policy issues to a pass standard

Failed to demonstrated the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research in an ethical manner, and to evaluate and synthesise factual, legal and policy issues

Communication (writing including referencing, and oral). /5

Communicated in ways effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal/non-legal audience to an excellent standard

Communicated in ways effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal/non-legal audience to a good standard

Communicated in ways effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal/non-legal audience to a general standard

Communicated in ways effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal/non-legal audience to a pass standard

Failed to communicate in ways effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal/non- legal audience